DiverseForce Executive Search

Connecting Mission-Driven Organizations with Transformative Leaders

DiverseForce Executive Search is a specialized branch of our firm, committed to identifying and connecting mission-driven organizations with exceptional leadership talent. Leveraging our extensive network and robust search methodology, we focus on finding top-tier candidates capable of driving transformative change. Our in-depth understanding of the social impact sector allows us to provide tailored search solutions, with an emphasis on delivering a diverse slate of candidates. Whether you're a nonprofit or a social enterprise, our Executive Search service is designed to meet your unique needs in areas such as Education, Healthcare, Environmental, Philanthropy, Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Community Development, and other Social Services.

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The DiverseForce Experience

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Discover the DiverseForce Advantage

DiverseForce stands out as a leader in cultivating and engaging multiracial communities. With our innovative talent community engagement strategies and extensive industry relationships, we are uniquely positioned to efficiently fill senior-level vacancies within your organization. When you choose DiverseForce, you gain a personalized talent recruitment team that will help you cast the widest net for top talent while elevating your employer brand among diverse talent communities.
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Extending Your Values for Diversity & Inclusion

As a DiverseForce employer partner, you make a powerful statement about your commitment to cultivating and empowering a diverse workforce. Informed by data trends from our multiracial audiences and guided by culturally intelligent recruitment experts, we help you effectively communicate your company's employee value proposition to top leaders, including diverse talent actively or passively considering new career options.

Unlocking Exceptional Executive Talent

Equity-Centered
Excellence

At DiverseForce, we believe in a rigorous, equity-centered approach to sourcing and screening candidates. Our model ensures that diversity, equity, and inclusion are seamlessly woven into your entire recruiting journey. We are dedicated to presenting you with a diverse slate of high-caliber candidates who have the potential to help drive your organization's success.

High-Tech, High-Touch Strategies

In today's digital age, engaging top talent requires a careful balance of technology and personal touch. Our team of recruiters leverages cutting-edge high-tech strategies to reach and captivate the discerning talent market. From advanced sourcing techniques to immersive candidate experiences, we stay ahead of the curve to attract the best leadership talent for your organization.

Decades of Experience, Unparalleled Results

With decades of combined experience in search and nonprofit leadership, our team helps our clients to identify and screen for high-performing executives. We understand the intricacies of executive search and have honed our skills to ensure candidate experience and client satisfaction remain at the heart of everything we do. Trust us to deliver exceptional results that align with your organization's unique needs.

The Benefits of DiverseForce
 Executive Search

Maximize Your Time

Entrust your hiring process to our seasoned professionals. We streamline recruitment to deliver top-tier candidates, aligned with your organization's needs and goals.

Expand Your Talent Horizons

Tap into our exclusive networks of hidden talent, beyond the reach of conventional recruiting platforms and channels.

Unleash Diversity

Our certified professionals source and present a diverse array of highly qualified candidates, enhancing innovation and inclusivity in your search process.

Minimize Bias

Our competency-based screening practices help eliminate inadvertent biases, ensuring all top candidates from a diversity of backgrounds get a fair evaluation.

Bolster Retention & Branding

Through an equitable and positive candidate experience, we enhance your employer brand and increase retention rates, fostering a positive reputation for future hires.

Consultative Expertise

Leverage our industry-savvy team, deeply versed in the social impact sector, diverse talent pools, and candidate sourcing. We understand your unique needs and provide bespoke solutions for an optimal culture fit, "culture add," and leadership style. As strategic partners, we simplify your hiring process, save time, and boost successful placements.

The Importance of a Diverse Slate

Research from The Harvard Business Review shows that identifying a diverse candidate slate is critical to practicing inclusion and equity in the hiring process. 

If there is only one woman or person of color as a finalist in the pool of job candidates, that candidate has essentially no chance of being hired.

Having at least two underrepresented minority candidates in your final slate increases your chance of hiring a minority by 193 times.

DiverseForce Executive Search helps organizations be more intentional in their recruiting process by bringing highly qualified candidates from underrepresented minority communities into their candidate slate.

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Yielding Top National Talent Placements 

Our network and inclusive search strategies allow us to present a wide range of exceptionally qualified candidates for each search. Each slate we present is thoughtfully composed of executives who embody various dimensions of diversity, including cultural, racial, ethnic, gender, and experiential differences, ensuring a comprehensive approach to selecting the best candidate for the role. 

71%

of DiverseForce's 2022-2023 placements were women.

85%

of DiverseForce's 2022-2023 placements were people of color.

100k+

DiverseForce search team's combined reach on LinkedIn.

Our Clients

We help mission-driven social impact and nonprofit organizations harness the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion in their executive leadership. Our Executive Search service focuses primarily on nonprofits and social enterprises in the following cause areas of Education, Healthcare, Environmental, Philanthropy, Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Community Development, and other Social Services.
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Testimonials

The Client's Experience

Despite having worked with other recruiters in the past, our experience with the DiverseForce team was nothing short of exceptional... Their expertise in sourcing candidates with relevant experience, incorporating assessments, and meticulously filtering candidates based on both skills and cultural fit set them apart. The DiverseForce team's efficiency in guiding us through team interviews and the final selection process was particularly noteworthy... I highly recommend their services for anyone looking to hire talented and productive executives and development professionals for their team. DiverseForce has proven to be a valuable partner in our recruitment process.
- Kim Folsom, Founder, Chairperson and CEO, Founders First Capital Partners
We had a terrific experience working with DiverseForce, through every stage of the process. We were delighted not only by the outcome, but also received positive feedback from applicants about their experience as well. That extra touch sets DiverseForce apart and conveys our values to everyone engaged in the application process.
- Kate Houstoun, Chief Impact Officer at United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
We could not have found a better partner than DiverseForce to source extraordinary talent, and we could not have worked with better, more committed people than the DiverseForce team. We are very grateful.
- Matt Bergheiser, President at University City District
I am so impressed by your work-you guided us through this process thoroughly and thoughtfully. I am so glad that we selected you as a search firm-you run your organization with tremendous integrity.
- Paula Goldstein, CEO at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia
Thank you very much for the work you did to bring the slate of candidates to us and the support to help evaluate each of them. It wasn't an easy decision as any of them could have been a great addition to our team. The process was very smooth, and we enjoyed working with you!
- Kevin Rossi, VP, Human Resources at Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia

The Candidate's Experience

DiverseForce did a great job screening me for a job I applied for. They were friendly, thorough, and really wanted to ensure I was a good fit for the organization I applied for. I would highly recommend them!
- Justin Douglas
DiverseForce selected an opportunity that was an excellent fit for my experience and asymmetrical skill set. I was amazed and shared the position description with people who know me well. Each agreed that it was a perfect fit. DiverseForce is comprised of capable, caring, well-connected, and extremely professional people. I could not have asked for more.
- Gabrielle Wanamaker
It was such a pleasure working with the DiverseForce team! Probably one of the best interview experiences I have had overall (virtual meeting, organization, communication, etc). Thank you again!
- Tamika Curry
I had an amazing experience with my DiverseForce recruiter. She was professional, consistent, helpful and encouraging.
- Erica Rylander
DiverseForce provided guidance during the process and feedback after the process that was very helpful.
- Nicholas James

Our Team

The DiverseForce team mirrors the wide-ranging backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints found within our client organizations. Though rooted in Philadelphia, our reach extends far beyond, courtesy of our comprehensive national networks. We're well-equipped to tackle today's most pressing recruitment challenges thanks to our first-hand knowledge and experience. Our understanding of mission-driven organizations comes from our team's direct experience — we've been in your position as social impact recruiters and organizational leaders.

A Robust Talent Recruitment System

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In the evolving landscape of the global workplace, the importance of securing and retaining high-caliber leaders from diverse backgrounds cannot be overstated. It's no longer solely about equal opportunity; diversity and inclusion are now directly linked to organizational sustainability and bottom-line success. At DiverseForce, we offer a robust talent recruitment system that goes beyond traditional approaches. We deliver a diverse slate of exceptional candidates who have the potential to elevate your organization to new heights.

Contact Us Today

Choose DiverseForce Executive Search to unlock the power of diversity, elevate your organization, and drive meaningful change. Contact us today to embark on a journey toward building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive leadership team.